Masaha - Marhaura, Saran

Masaha is a village situated in the Marhaura subdivision of Saran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Marhaura and around 22 km from the district headquarters in Chhapra. Agahara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Masaha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Masaha is 233798. The village covers a total geographical area of 136 hectares and falls under the 841443 pincode. Marhaura is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

Masaha village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Masaha

As per Census 2011, Masaha village has a total population of 2,661 people, consisting of 1,360 males and 1,301 females. The village has 355 households and a sex ratio of 956 females per 1,000 males. There are 429 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,322 literate and 1,339 illiterate residents. Additionally, 316 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 5 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Masaha are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,6611,3601,301
Child Population (0–6 yrs)429216213
Scheduled Castes (SC)316151165
Scheduled Tribes (ST)532
Literate Population1,322829493
Illiterate Population1,339531808

Nearby Villages of Masaha

Masaha is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
JawaniaNorth-West0.96 km
Bazid BhorahaEast1.81 km
Paterhi JalalSouth-East2.03 km
MahammadpurNorth-West2.14 km
AgahraNorth2.47 km
PiarpurwaEast2.50 km
Bahuara PattiSouth-West2.68 km
Raj GanwanSouth2.71 km
IsrauliSouth-East2.80 km
Dew BahuaraSouth2.83 km

Transport and Connectivity of Masaha

Masaha is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Paterhi, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 46.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Marhaura to Masaha is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chhapra to Masaha is about 22 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Masaha

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Masaha village is detailed below:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Masaha

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Masaha village are given below:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Masaha

Where is Masaha located?

Masaha village is located in Marhaura Subdivision, Saran district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Masaha?

The Gram Panchayat of Masaha is Agahara.

What is the pincode of Masaha?

The pincode of Masaha is 841443.

What is the population of Masaha?

Masaha has a total population of 2,661, including 1,360 males and 1,301 females.

How many households are there in Masaha?

There are 355 households in Masaha.

What is the literacy rate in Masaha?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Masaha is 49.68%. Male literacy is 60.96% and female literacy is 37.89%.